Overall description of the city’s political environment, key debates shaping historical and modern
governance, trends affecting political culture and identification of issues affecting future development.
o Is the city’s political environment contentious? Why or why not?
o What are the three main issues that have historically affected political discussion (e.g. education,
housing, transit, race etc…)? Defend your assessment with content from your sources.
o In your opinion, how, if at all, do the issues of race, gender, class, and ethnicity play a role in the
city’s politics?
o What urban theories does the political history, culture and environment of the city reflect?
Provide examples to support your analysis.
